Psychological Aspects of Exercise

Lawrence, Ronald M.

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“…Reviews of the literature cite consistent effects of moderate levels of physical exercise in reducing depression (Griest et al, 1979;Biglan & DOW, 1981 ;Blaney, 1981 ;Antonelli, 1982;Blumenthal et al, 1982; see also Murphy et al, 1972) and anxiety (Vallins, 1966;Morgan, 1976;Greenberg, 1979;Blumenthal et al, 1982;Pauley et al, 1982;Lawrence, 1983; but see Dodson & Mullens, 1969;Morgan, 1974 for long-term effects of regular exercise) and in improving self-concept (Lee, 1957;Nunley, 1965;Layman, 1971 ;Folkins & Sime, 1981 ;Lawrence, 1983). The beneficial effects of exercise on the above variables may be partly explained by the fact that exercise is reported to improve sleep (Baekeland, 1970;Morgan, 1976;Oswald, 1982), may function as a period of 'time out' during the day (Donoghue, 1977;Bahrke & Morgan, 1981), promotes relaxation (DeVries & Adams, 1972;Solomon & Bumpus, 1978;Heide & Borkovec, 1984) [but see Hansen (1976) for exhilaration effects], and improves self-concept (references as above).…”

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Positive short‐term effects of activity on behaviour in chronic schizophrenic patients

Chamove¹

1986

British J Clinic Psychol

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Forty schizophrenic patients were rated both by nurses (using the NOSIE) and by themselves on days soon after they had completed a period of activity. When compared with less active days, significant improvement was seen in most behaviours measured following activity, suggesting that activity is beneficial in the treatment of a population whose level of activity is restricted. Greatest improvement was found in less severely disturbed patients, more overweight individuals, females and those with lower levels of normal activity.

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Positive short‐term effects of activity on behaviour in chronic schizophrenic patients

Chamove¹

1986

British J Clinic Psychol

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“…For example, Sime (1987) found no changes in fitness level after exercise training, but significant alleviations in depressive symptomatology. Lawrence (1983) (Simons, et al, 1985). These mastered experiences could be associated with engaging in the activity itself or improvements in fitness level resulting in increased functional capacity.…”

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Aerobic fitness and leisure physical activity as moderators of the stress-illness relation

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Exercise as a moderator of the stress-illness relation was examined by exploring leisure physical activity and aerobic fitness as potential "buffers" of the association between minor stress on physical and psychological symptoms in a sample of 135 college students. The goal was to gather information regarding the mechanisms by which exercise exhibits its buffering effects. Researchers have examined both physical activity and physical fitness in an attempt to demonstrate this effect; however, whether both of these components are necessary to achieve the protective effects against stress is unknown. This study examined engaging in leisure physical activity and having high aerobic fitness to determine if both were necessary for the stress-buffering effects or if one factor was more important than the other. Findings suggested a buffering effect for leisure physical activity against physical symptoms and anxiety associated with minor stress. This effect was not found with depression. Additionally, there was no moderating effect for aerobic fitness on physical or psychological symptoms. Collectively, the data suggested that participation in leisure physical activity as opposed to level of aerobic fitness is important to the stress-buffering effect of exercise. Implications for exercise prescription are discussed.

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Exercise as a component of the physical and psychological rehabilitation of hemodialysis patients

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The present study presents investigations regarding relationships among aerobic capacity, anxiety, depression, physical symptoms report, and stress appraisal in maintenance hemodialysis patients. We also examined whether participation in an exercise training program led to improvements in these variables. Seventy patients, recruited from outpatient dialysis clinics, served as subjects. Analyses revealed that self-report measures of stress appraisal correlated highly with one another as well as with measures of depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms report. In addition, measures of depression and anxiety related to measures of physical symptoms report. A group of hemodialysis patients participating in a 10-week treatment study evidenced significant differences in aerobic capacity compared to an attention wait-list control group. There were no significant changes between groups on measures of depression, anxiety, stress appraisal, and physical symptoms report, and there were no significant differences on any of the outcome variables at 1-month follow-up. We discuss some of the reasons for lack of change among psychological indices following treatment, as well as problems with exercise as a form of rehabilitation for this population

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Psychological Aspects of Exercise

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

Positive short‐term effects of activity on behaviour in chronic schizophrenic patients

Positive short‐term effects of activity on behaviour in chronic schizophrenic patients

Aerobic fitness and leisure physical activity as moderators of the stress-illness relation

Exercise as a component of the physical and psychological rehabilitation of hemodialysis patients

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